Terio's World

All in a days Work

2010-04-17T21:54:00.005-05:00

Sunday Indulgence

2009-11-29T09:18:00.004-06:00

For most people, Friday is the Weekday favorite; for me, it is hands done, Sunday Morning!
Jennifer does not understand. But I love to sit in my basement, turn on the TV and watch CBS News Sunday Morning with a nice hot cup of coffee. Ahhhh. Bliss.
I love the variety of tidbits, sort of like a broadcast version of the Sunday paper. It starts with a run down of what's to come on the show for the morning. It covers the headlines, the fine and performing arts, interviews, as well as more in-depth stories from headlines. These stories do not focus on the already known stuff. They go deeper and broader and are just so much more relaxed than the hard-nosed interviews of the typical newscast. They focus on the little known interests of the interviewee. And opinions! Commentators Ben Stein and Nancy Giles deliver their opinions with wit and humor that keeps me begging for more! And I can't leave out Bill Geist doing his human interest stories and Mo Rocca! The whole show just makes me see the world in a much more colorful way. Kind of like looking at the world through a Kaleidoscope. I can see all the different angles of a story or a person or a subject. And it always ends with a nice 60 second clip of a tranquil scene from nature. Ahhh. Nice. My Sunday Morning is just not the same with out CBS Sunday Morning Show!

New Camera

2009-06-05T23:58:00.001-05:00

Here are some pics from the new Nikon D60

Alone with Granny?

2009-04-18T21:07:00.002-05:00

Jennifer decided to take a road trip this weekend and asked if I would take care of Jorden. Finally!! I thought, I get Jorden all to myself! What to do first?! Of course I said yes! I was talking to my very good friend Angie and as it so happened, Friday was beautiful, and Monsters VS Aliens was showing at the Calvert City Drive-In. Although Jennifer said Jorden had already seen this movie, she said it would be fine because he LOVED it. Pay Dirt!! We made plans and at 6:00, Angie and her family picked us up. We stopped or rather drove through at McDonald's because although they are famous, I can not stand the hamburgers at the drive in. We got our food and headed to the drive in. Even though the movie did not start until 8:00, it was getting full already! We parked and got unpacked. The kids, all 5 of them headed out to right underneath the movie screen to play. Kids were everywhere. Ahhhh. Nice! Angie and I talked and ate. Kids played, played, played. Ahh, nice. Then the big spot light came on to let us know that the movie would be starting soon. We gathered the kids and as the screen lit up, Jorden froze, stared, then screamed in terror! I scared Granny!! Keys home. Drive! Drive! I took him to the bathroom and talked and calmed him down. We went back outside and it started all over again. I called Gramps to come get us. I told Angie I was headed home and not to worry. I was going to wait by the ticket gate. So we walked. We told the little guy and gal that Gramps was coming to get us because he was scared and they offered us a rain check. I said no, that we got our $5.00 worth from 6-8. I sat down with Jorden and we were watching a June Bug. A bug flew at my face and I swatted. Yea, mistake! I felt a sting right next to my upper cheek. Wonderful. I got stung by a wasp. David, you remember my hand last summer, don't you? At least it was me, and not Jorden. Gramps gets there a few minutes later and Jorden practically flew out of my arms through the window. "Monsters! I scared Gramps!" We got home, I put a tea bag on my face and we all went to bed! What a Night!

Getting Closer

2009-04-05T09:16:00.003-05:00

Our basement is getting closer and closer to finished. Eddie came over this weekend and completed the fireplace and it looks awesome. Next will be the floor, then the suspended ceiling.

Finally

2009-03-13T16:45:00.002-05:00

I couple of years ago, I went to the dentist with a tooth ache and was informed I needed a root canal. Fine. I got the root canal and a few months later had to go back. The tooth was dead and needed to be pulled. My worst fear had come true! I have dreams of losing all my teeth! I have a friend named Dr. William Cusack. He specializes in tooth implants. He made me an appointment and I headed to Peoria, IL. In October, I had the implant "root" placed. I received a call from my dentist, Dr. Nick Cocke. The rest of my tooth was in and ready to be placed!! Yay! So Wednesday, I left school a little early and I now, once again, have a full set of Pearly Whites! And the worst part of the entire process?? Getting that tooth pulled! It was horrible!

Back to Normal; Sort Of

2009-02-23T19:08:00.002-06:00

Today was the 2nd Monday, in a row mind you , that we had school! Nice. I was rushing around this morning, gathering my "stuff" for school when I glanced out the window. Hummmm... What the goat! There licking the ice off my door handle of my car was a goat. Hummmm... I step outside and this goat comes running! Don't panic, I tell myself. I s l o w l y walk towards the goat, who is still running towards me. Don't panic again I tell myself. I begin to talk to the goat, pretty much the same way I talked to Jorden a few weeks ago. "Hi there, funny looking goat. Where did you come from?" Goat now nipping at my knees. "Come on sweetie; lets go home" Me walking down the driveway; goat not moving, watching me leave. Goat moving over to the nice tuft of grass, chomping. I swear he is looking at me sideways! Ok. Now what? I go back inside to get the stuff I was gathering. Come back out, the goat, yet again, begins a trot toward me. Hummm... So I get in my car to leave and as I am driving down my driveway, this goat is running alongside of my car. Really! So I slow down and roll down my window and coax him to keep on following me. As if he needed coaxing! I drove across the highway to Mary's house. She has a small petting zoo so I just assume he belongs to her! Get out, knock on her door, Goats looks around, Mary comes out and goat takes off. Mary says, nope not hers. I say, Well, I got to get to school! hehehe Goat is hers now!!!

No School for HOW LONG?

2009-02-04T12:06:00.002-06:00

Someone said that someone said that someone said the our Superintendent said we would probably be out of school for 3 to 5 weeks. What was I going to do with no water and no power for 3 weeks! I really enjoyed the first few days of power silence. Although I must say that I did not like not knowing what was going on. After the 2nd night, ATT crashed. No cell phones either! I did all I could do in my yard. Elisha's husband stopped by to check on us and the kids. Where's the kids? They split! They were off to find bigger and faster hills for their sleds! Glen volunteered to get his chainsaw out and saw some tree limbs out of the road. I did not say no. We got our warm gear out and Glen sawed and we stacked. After about 2 hours and only 2 trees stacked; Glen had already finished all the cutting up, we had to go in and warm up. Have ever played Pick up Sticks as a child? You know the game with bright colored sticks that you spill out of the can and then try to "pick up" one at a time? That is what it was like picking these tree limbs up off the ground. I would tug at one that LOOKED like it was on top only to be met with resistance because actually it's top was under other limbs. And unlike pick up Sticks, all these "sticks" looked exactly alike!
I finished stacking all the tree parts on Sunday morning. And on Monday morning, I did the only thing I knew to do: got on a plane to see Jorden, Jennifer, and Joey!! I have been here for 2 days and I am loving it. As of Tuesday Night, 90% of Livingston County Residents were still in the dark. But not me!

Not all Work

2009-02-04T11:59:00.002-06:00

The kids had a blast! Chase was the first to brave the bitter cold!

Timing is Everything

2009-02-04T11:49:00.003-06:00

We have been working on the basement since Thanksgiving. Our goal is, was, to have it finished by Turkey Season, April 15th. I say "was" because the whole basement has been put on hold so that we can concentrate on clean up from Ice Storm 09. However, I think there is still a possibility of getting it finished. The most important thing that was complete was our GAS fireplace. Although we have no power, we had heat! It was 4 degrees outside but Elisha and I were nice and toasty as we cooked our evening meal!

Ahhhh, the comforts of home...

Oh What a Difference 24 Hours Make

2009-02-03T20:25:00.005-06:00

As the day wore on, the ice continued to fall. Sleeting, Freezing rain, all Day! Elisha and her kids came over around 10:00 because they did not have electricity and I did!! Yea! I should not have gloated too much for so long. By 4:00, I too, did not have electricity.

When outside, you could hear the trees falling to the ground, literally. Every two minutes, you could hear a loud crackling followed by a crash. And another tree or limb was down. By the next morning, it was like a war zone outside with a 4 inch blanket of snow on top! A tornado could not have left so much tree destruction to so many!

Delmus's Side YardLooking at Delmus's Yard from across the street Delmus's beautiful Red Bud.

Right Between the Eyes

2009-02-03T20:13:00.003-06:00

I have had a running bet with my ITC/Speech guy at school that we were going to get hit with something major the second to third week of February. Yea, well it came early. It started out early Wednesday the week before the actual storm. Our 4th Grade weather authorities (Script written by Traci Goss), started mentioning the possibility of some “messy” weather on the way for the following week; please stay tuned for further updates. I was thinking, “Oooh, what a way to get those kids hooked!” Then I got home and low and behold! Same newscast on channel 6! Ok, I’m curious. Went to Jean’s Saturday and watched the news and it was there again, this time it stated that we would more than likely get the edge of an ice storm however, the storm track is still forming and transitioning so again, stay tuned. Monday was a normal day. A winter Storm Watch had been issued. No problem. The day was pretty normal. We had a 4:00 SBDM (School Based Decision Making) Council meeting. We opened the blinds to keep an eye out on the weather. By the time we left (5:30) it was colder but no precipitation. Turned the weather on and heard the news: A Major Winter Ice Storm was taking shape to hit Western Kentucky right between the eyes. Got a txt message from our principal Sheri Henson; No School tomorrow. Heck yea!! No School tomorrow! I’m going to stay up late and watch TV! Yea right! I went to bed at 9:00 with one last look out the front door. Nothing! Once Again, nothing but HYPE! When I awok the Tuesday morning, oh how Beautiful all the trees looked! That was not very long lived.

Success

2009-01-26T19:54:00.002-06:00

We had our District Middle School Governor's Cup (Academic Meet) on Saturday. Three of my 6th graders got to compete with the team. They were down as alternates for the written exams and would play on the quick recall team. As it turned out, only one student was needed for the written exam. SHe did not place. However, we were undefeated in the Quick Recall competition! We finished first in quick recall and second over all. YES!! We are headed to Regional Governor's Cup on Saturday, Feb. 14th.

What's Going On

2009-01-22T19:31:00.002-06:00

School. WOrk. Work. Work.
HAve I told you all that I am teaching a group of 4th graders math this year? I am enjoying it for the exception of missing out on my 1st graders. I hope that I get a differnt schedule next year. I am also the Jr. Beta Sponsor. We are sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Feb. 19th. Our goal is 60 Units but my personal goal is 100. I think we can do it if all our car riders parents come early. I was thinking about setting up cookies and coffee and maybe some OJ. I'm also the yearbook editor. I spent this past weekend putting the pages together. I have it all laid out now all I have to do is get the pictures on the pages. I am planning on doing that this Saturday when I am at the Governor's Cup. Oh, I am also th eAcademic coach for 6th Grade as well as the JV Middle school Academic coach. Our 6th grade team came in second in the region and now our Middle School Team plays with 4 of our 6th graders on their JV team. I am our school's Relay for Life team captain and we have our big fund raiser coming up the end of February. We are selling portrait packages for $10.00 which we get to keep. The company gets their profit from the sell of additional packages. I also sit on the Freinds of the Library board as the treasurer. We have been trying to get a library here in Livingston County for the past two years. We are very close. We have a meeting on Tuesday with the Fisical Court. They are either going to approve the 4 million joint County Offices building or they are going to cut the library and only build the County Offices. I will keep you posted. I still have to do my REAL job as a library Media Specialist! I thought teaching was suppose to be a 8 to 3 job? Yea, right!

trees, trees, and threes

2009-01-21T21:41:00.001-06:00

While I was looking for pictures of me to add to my "death folder", I rang Jennifer and she introduced me to Picasa. I think that it is preety cool. I will like doing my photos like this some. This is from our trip to California. We all had a ball!!!

Kitten

2009-01-21T09:11:00.005-06:00

Kitten seems to be getting bigger as he gets older! The poor kitty has been "missing" the litter box! In his defense, he is old! Going on 17 years old. So he is losing teeth, and I guess, losing a little of his eyesight. So to help him out, I got him a JUMBO cat box. No way to miss now!

FIrst of All

2009-01-21T08:47:00.004-06:00

You all suck! My family that is! I am trying!

Next: Look at what we got done this past weekend. And when I say"we" I really mean Kevin! There was not much I could do so I worked on the yearbook layout, sitting in the chair, right next to the fireplace. We are waiting to hear back from our Sheetrock guy for the ceiling on the right side of the room. The left side will be a drop ceiling. Then the rock on the fireplace, then the floor! I vote for a darker wood floor. WHat do you all think?

2009-01-10T22:52:00.003-06:00

Kevin was a very busy bee for my last week in Hawaii. He studded out the basement completely! He also got the fire place box and logs in as well as ran the copper line for the propane. Oh, did I mention he set the propane tank as well! When I got home, we picked up some Norwegian Pine for 65 cents a square foot and went to town. We have decided to have a nine foot ceiling in the first part of the basement and a 7 and a half foot ceiling on the other side. It will look so nice! We were given a log of Black Walnut. When we picked it up, I was thinking, yea, I know why you're getting rid of this! It was narly and ugly! THEN, we got it planed. OH MY OH MY! It is stunning! And it will be even better once I put a nice satin clear coat on it! We are hoping to get it done before Turkey Season (April 15th). Because if it isn't finished by then, it will be between Turkey Season and Deer Season that it gets done next Fall!! LOL

Election Day Fun

2008-11-04T19:51:00.003-06:00

So I slept in today, drank a cup of coffee, got dressed, and headed to cast my vote. Then what to do with the rest of the entire day I got off to vote? HUMMM...

I decided to grab a few things and head into the woods. I found an old homestead on our land and an old fire pit so I decided to camp. I gathered some wood and debris and built me a fire. Then I toasted marshmellows and hotdogs. I listened to the turkey all around me (nope, Kevin was not here!) I climbed into Kevin's Deer stand and waited, and waited, and waited. Finally! I could here the turkey coming; flipping leaves as they made their way almost directly under me. It was awesome! I climbed down and went back to my fire and ate another hotdog and yet lots more toasted marshmellows! YUMMO! What a great election day! Kentucky went to McCain, by the way!

Got a Library

2008-10-29T21:03:00.003-05:00

We have been working quite hard for the past 2 years on the Livingston County Library Exploritory Committee and during the Smithland Oktoberfest (sorry, no beer!) we hosted a children's story time. Leo the Library Lion came and listened to a story read by none other than yours truly; Let me tell you, it is hard to compete with a hotdog and pop! But, we did have a few show up and we read "The Library Lion" which was a Kentucky Bluegrass Award winner from last year. An excellent book! We raised around $650 for our library. Not to mention all the awareness and excitement we created!

Happy Cows and Happy Deer

2008-09-23T21:17:00.003-05:00

I was a little sad because of all the downing of so many trees on the farm. Then when we went to check on the cows, they were at the tree buffett! They were happy cows because they love the tree leaves. The deer on the other hand, like all the acorns!! They don't even have to rear up on their back legs! Ahhhhh, life is good! Until the weather turns cold and we get some rain; then Kevin hits the woods for a little bow hunting!

IKE PICS

2008-09-23T20:40:00.007-05:00

Two weeks ago Kevin rebuilt the cow corral so that we could spray and tag our cows. What fun! Of Course, never got around to tagging the cows, only spraying them down to keep the flies away. THAT is another story all together! ANYWAY, a tree crashed through our nice, new corral. They always say around here that what ever you do on Sunday you have to redo another day! INDEED!

Then, Kevin in all his wisdom, decided to throw his work cloths in the laundry in the midst of IKE No, Jenn, he can do his own laundry and pack his own bag! Of course, the washer did it's job but Kevin did not throw the clothes in the dryer before the power went out. Did I mention power was out for three days and Kevin had to leave the next morning. Whats a guy to do!? You got it! When there is no clothes line use the next best thing; the barbed wire fence! Kevin took his clothes out and hung them over the fence. See, Jenn, the Army taught your dad self-sufficiency!

Hurricane Ike's Path

2008-09-23T19:58:00.011-05:00

We knew Hurricane Ike, or the remnant's of Hurricane Ike were headed our way. We slept upstairs and around 6 am we heard some pretty wild gusts of wind. I finally got up around 7:30 because I heard Kevin chasing pillows outside. Kevin got a new handy dandy Oregon Professional Wind Station and when he checked it the wind gust was up to 28 mph. So we decided to get on our 4-wheeler and go take a drive around the property to check things out. We found several trees down around the farm (pictures to follow) but when we go back to Delmus', we found that a gust came through and wiped out his tree which fell on his power line which fell on his fence and subsequently snapped his power pole next to his house like a twig. The power lines dangled over the left of the street so the "men" had to stand around and make sure that no cars hit the exposed wires. Not only at Delmus' but all over the tri-state area. And yes, power was indeed knocked out. For 2 days for us and 4 for Delmus and 7 for some. Come to find out that as we left for our trek around the farm, and 83 MPH gust came through. BUT we did not get any rain to speak of!! Our grass is BURNED up! It would have been worth it all if we had got the 2-4 inches of rain they said we would get. Oh! Wait! We were out of school for a day! There was a silver lining after all!! YEA!

How cool am I?

2008-09-12T16:20:00.002-05:00

Thanks to my beautiful & loving daughter! She made me this wonderful signature!

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2008-09-09T21:19:00.002-05:00

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Say NO to O

2008-09-09T21:10:00.000-05:00

Twins

2008-09-05T20:19:00.002-05:00

Our big, brown cow finally had her calf. And what do you know? TWINS! It happens not very often. Kevin is happy because he sees $$$$. LOL!

Check it Out

2008-08-29T23:24:00.003-05:00

Ok you guys. Mr. Mott has got our I-News up and running so go WSLE weekly and check it out! And PLEASE sign our guest book!

Where there is One...

2008-08-26T21:15:00.008-05:00

Kevin and I were checking out the dozzer work that was being done on our roads, well, let me back track. The people that adjoin us have mule teams that they pull buggys with and they ride on our old logging roads. David and Shannon, its those narrow roads that you guys went 4-wheeling on that WERE narrow. Well, they asked Kevin if they could bring their dozzer in and make it wider. Kevin jumped on the idea and they brought their equipment in and now we have wide roads. It is very nice. Now when I ride behind Kevin, I do not get smacked with tree limbs! So we were on our way back driving down Tammy's road and there in front of us was a snake Kevin slammed on the breaks and turned around. COPPERHEAD! Gets his rifle off it'd mount and aims, fires, DEAD!! He got it. 3 and half feet long and as wide as a fifty cent piece. I got off the 4-wheeler to get a closer look and he informs me that COPPERHEADS travel in pairs. I run to the 4-wheeler and that is where I stayed. Kevin said if this snake bite any of the boys, they would have been VERY ill! If it bit one of my cats, they would have been DEAD! So I am glad he is dead and everyone is safe!

Do My Eyes Deceive Me?

2008-08-24T12:06:00.006-05:00

I was working in my garden when I heard a load pop. A few minutes later, another POP. So I walked around to the back of the house to see what was going on and I couldn't believe my eyes! There was Kevin, in the treehouse, zeroing in Uncle Cleveland's rifle! After all the grief Kevin gave me for having it built, and how it was nothing but a redneck eye sore, it is useful after all!! MEOW!

What the Blog!

2008-08-22T20:35:00.008-05:00

Jennifer keeps telling me BLOG! So here I go! DId you know that there is a world of blog topics out there? I mean, I blog for my family. That's it. It all started while I was watching the evening news with Briam Williams. (I think I love him)! I saw a commercial that went like this: Woman wakes up to hear a hair dryer going in the bathroom. She gets up and goes in and finds a rooster sittingf on top of it. Then it cuts to a black screen with "silence your rooser" so of course I had to go to the sight because who could resist. The site was soooooo slooooow at loading and I am sooooo impatient I decided to google it. So I went to the first site that popped up and fell into the blog of William McCamment. Talk about your funny! SO I read. And read I did. For about 2 hours straight. His musings led me to other sites and whoops, there went another 2 hours! Then, just by chance, I found it: The blog to end all blogs, outside of my family's blogs, of course! And what was the topic. CATS!!!! ANother funny site, to me anyhow. So I thought I would pass these sites on to all of you, my loyal readers! Oh wait, I have no subscribers......

Oh well. ENJOY!

The One that got away: Literally

2008-08-11T21:38:00.003-05:00

This is Monday and today was return to the old rut and routine of having to work for a living! So I decided to go to school by way of the Livingston County Board of Education so that I could drop off a file and meet the new Superintendent, Kenneth Bargo. I was winding my way down the back roads, wildlife all around: racoons, dogs, deer, and well, the one that got away. Really, I am not kidding! I almost got killed trying to get the evidence in this picture! Only in Livingston, County, Kentucky does road kill include the one that got away!!

The "Bridge"

2008-08-05T22:07:00.007-05:00

A trip to San Fran would not be complete without a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge. Our first trip to the bridge found it under a cloud. It really looked absolutely beautiful! The clouds just kind of hung right above the bridge.

Our last day, we decided to stop by the bridge and go to th Golden Gate Park. Beautifl! I loved the flowers and greenery!

Big Ol' Trees

2008-08-05T21:48:00.003-05:00

Now this is a big, BIG, tree!!

Too Hot

2008-08-05T20:28:00.014-05:00

Kevin got home last Friday and let me know that he had the next week off. Just in time, lots of work to be done. Our driveway keeps washing away, fence row needs to be mowed, bush hogging needs done, lawns need to be mowed, flower beds need to be up kept at Delmus's,and so on. So we work on Saturday, Sunday, and on Monday. Boy, it was HOT! Hottest day of the summer and we are clearing a flower garden and dripping with sweat! I thought Delmus was going to have a heart attack! SO, Kevin tells us we are going to California! To see the big trees! And he books us a flight and we are gone! SanFransisco!

Here is me, Delmus and Kevin riding the tram to the rental car. When we get there we head for the famous Fisherman's Wharf! And me, being the savvy traveler, check weather.com for the forcast and I am wearing a nice warm sweatshirt, while the boys are gravly underdressed. I am warm, they are freezing! After all, it is a a balmy 58 degrees. And WINDY! We find a nice place to eat, the Sea Lion Cafe. Why the name? Take a look! Sea Lions EVERYWHERE!

After dinner and some oogaling at the sea lions, (no barking at them or you'll get arrested!) we walked on downthe Pier 39. We saw a lot of neat things. A giant spider, some kissing sea lions and a flower crab!

A New Resting Place or Flower Bed?

2008-08-04T20:51:00.003-05:00

I would like to say "Thank You" to David, Shannon, Cody, Alonzo, Colin, and Grayson for helping me turn my empty flower bed into a beautiful flower bed. I have been watering them and keeping them well hydrated. Today happened to be the hottest day of the summer, with a heat index of 108 degrees so as soon as I got home, I put the water to my flowers and let my house bound kitty's outside. I had to come back inside to get a water can and when I returned to my flower bed, I found Bob and Kitten taking in the coolness of the freshly watered bed.

Listen to the Quiet

2008-07-29T08:30:00.002-05:00

I had been so very excited for our big family get together here in Kentucky for sooooo long; now, it is over. I woke up Sunday morning to a very still quiet. It was kind of nice at first, then, as the day wore on, sad. I love my house and my husband but I really loved my house full! Normally, I am all by myself Sunday night through Friday evening as Kevin goes off to work.
Despite the HOT weather, and sometimes, HOT TEMPERS, I believe that this family get together was a huge success. And I know that the kids had a great time. I know that I had a wonderful visit!!
I realize that when so many relatives get together in one place at one time, there will be conflict. Despite the fact that we are all family, we all live VERY different lives. I would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to all my brothers and sisters to visit anytime you wish. My door is always open.
Here are a few Pictures...OK No pictures as Blogger is having difficulty!

Acclimation Successful

2008-06-17T23:40:00.002-05:00

The Bull Dance

2008-06-17T23:25:00.005-05:00

We have heifers in Cindy's field. We seperate them from the herd so that our bull will not get them pregnant while they are still young. Well, they aren't young any more. And there are bulls all around. As I was coming home this evening, I saw a dustball out of the corner of my eye so I slowed down and our neighbor, Higgins, and his bull had a visitor. And they were going at it! I got out of my truck and just watched. They butted heads and then pushed. They pushed and one bull wouild give a little, then the other. It was quite a nice dance. I am sure that which ever bull "wins", he will soon be helping us out by "taking care of business" across the fence. I wonder if the Heifers watch and cheer on either one of the bulls? You know, the Happy Cow thing! HA!

Summer Fun

2008-06-17T23:02:00.006-05:00

So, everyone asks me "Where are you going THIS summer?" Because after last summer's trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, well, how can I top that!? And I have to reply, well, no where, really. They look at me in disbelief. Kevin's cousin Tammy and I have the nick name"Grasshopper" and it has nothing to do with "Wax-on. Wax-off". We like to GO! We really don't care where we go just as long as our wheels are moving, we are happy. This summer is a little differentfor me than the others before. This summer, Kevin is gone eavery week, leaving me and his dad behind to "take care of things." the "things" that Kevin refers to is Hay. Acres and acres of hay. Delmus cuts the hay, I rake the hay, Delmus Bales the hay, and I bring the Hay bales to the barn. So far, we have about 100 round bales of hay. And we've only just begun... We still have lots of more acres and acres and acres to go. Did I mention that we need everyones workglove size for square baling??? And it is realy not so bad...I mean just today I got smacked in the face by not 1, not even 2, but by THREE tree branches as I raked the hay from beneath their limbs. Delmus and Kevin chopped up 3 Turkey nests (Kevin was none too happy about that!) Luckily, one of the nests with eggs had already hatched out. I got hay rash all over my arms and face, AND I have no time to laze around the swimming pool. So when you all get here and notice my nice tanned arms, don't get too jealous because it is a farmer's tan and stops at he neck line. Only 50 more acres to go and we are ready to start round 2!!

Farewell

2008-06-17T07:34:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, I got out of bed, opened my blinds and stepped outside for a breath of fresh air and some sunshine. As I opened the door, I heard a faint "meow"from underneath my chair. Soon, I found a very tattered and beaten Cheetah. Once again, he had gotten into a fight with, well, not sure. I called Delmus and we cleaned his wounds the best we could and gave a hefty shot of antibiotics. We put Cheetah in the outside basement and got him some water. He was safe, cool, and at ease. All the cats knew something was going on because they all ceased their running about. Fluffy went to the basement door that was adjacent to Cheetah's room and just sat, watching the door. We went about our day. I returned home that evening and checked on Cheetah. I am glad that I could give him some home comforts. I believe he made it home because he knew I would care for him. We buried him in the garden next to Holly and Lady, Delmus' dogs. He will be missed but I chose to remember him as the "relaxin" cat above.

Mid-Morning Snack

2008-06-11T21:12:00.005-05:00

Delmus and I were returning from the hay field this morning and as we were coming down his drive on the 4 wheeler we spied an uninvited guest having a mid morning snack. Last year a late freeze burned all the apple buds thus we had no apples last year. This year, we have an abundance. This means that we will have fried apple pies to go with our home made ice cream! YUM! YUM! We don't mind sharing the apples with our "deer friends"! Like we could stop them if we didn't want to share!

Home Away From Home

2008-06-10T22:06:00.009-05:00

I made it to Atlanta in no time at all. It was actually better that I was an hour late as they had to process Fluffy and Bing. Once I got there to the shipping warehouse, I presented my email and they said, "Ah, you're here for the kitties." I said yes I was. They asked if I had a broker to clear customs and I said well no I didn't. They said, yes we know that as they have not been cleared for release. So off to the customs office I went, documents in hand. I made it there in no time at all. The nice border control officer took my documents and asked, "How old are your cats?" I could have said something REALLY
smart but instead I said 5 and 10. He asked, "Years?" Again, i had to restrain myself. I said yes. He stamped my papers and cleared me to return to the pickup place. I got back and they said, "WHere's the man that went out before you? He was clearing a dog." I did not hold back and I said, "If it was a man, I am sure he is lost. They tend not to do directions very well." Everyone was rolling! Well, except the one officer at the very end who simply stood up and cleared his throat. We all looked at him and he said "OK. I'll give you girls that one." and he sat back down. The ladies finished my paper work, took $35.00 and showed me to the docking door. As I was leaving, in walked Mister and we all bursted out in laughter! I picked up the kittes and they were none too happy to see me! I placed the carriers in my car and let them out. Fluffy went straight to the back corner of the trunk and didn't budge the entire time! Bing on the other hand kept head butting everything in sight! He went to the bathroom and I crawled through the back seat and rubbed all over both kitties untill they were both purring very loudly. Then it was time to hit the road. Bing wandered back and forth every hour or two. He wanted to know where we were going and when were we going to get there!

We finally made it home and Bing was the first to go inside the house. I took him to the food bowl, water and then downstairs to the kitty litter box. I then went out and got Fluffy and went through the same routine with him. Then the fun began. Kitten does not care about having company. Bob on the other hand, is beside herself. She is keeping VERY close watch on the visitors! Fluffy and Bing made themselves right at home! They explored every room, every corner, and every counter top. Bing went into the master bath and the light was off but the bedroom light was on and he saw a shower ledge he could jump up onso he did. Little did he know that there was glass sitting on top of it so he hit his head bounced off and landed square in the middle of the bath tub! I was rolling! Fluffy, I do beleive, heard the call of the wild because he went straight to the window and watched. I think they all will be fast friends.

Getting Started

2008-06-02T21:08:00.004-05:00

Kevin and I are working on the outside now that the inside is mostly complete. Our first endeavor was to get a swing from Lowes which Delmus paid for! Delmus LOVES to swing! So really, I thought the swing would be a place for Delmus to hang out and relax. Unfortunately, KITTEN had his own plan! He jumped right up onto the swing and kicked me right off!

The next thing we got underway was the flowerbed (Well, the main one that wraps the house to the right) and the sidewalk. We are hoping that they both get finished being built by Sunday so that I can plant all my wonderful flowers. Which I plan to dig up from Delmus' and steal! Shhhh Don't tell! Here is what we have done so far on the sidewalk.

2008-05-18T20:37:00.003-05:00

I went out side this morning to find Cheetah cat very lethargic, tongue hanging out, and eyes rolled back in hi head. His leg had been tore open by some other animal. And he has lost alot of muscle and weight: Poor baby! I say to him and touch his head; no reaction :(

I went and told Kevin that there was something wrong with Cheetah and to come up to the porch and see for himself! He said he was not spending ONE dime on that cat. He came up and said, yep, he has a nasty infection. Bully Bull had a nasty infection and got a shot sooooo. I asked my loving husband to give him a shot. I brought him the bottle and then we read directions: For a weight of 1500 lbs give 25CC. Crap! I knew I would need math again! Hummm. We figure it down to 100 Pounds needs 4.7cc so 25 lbs needs 1.17CC so Cheetah, weighing about 15-17 pounds, needs 1/4 of a CC. They got it all out and then measured oh so carefully. Then they jam it in his leg with no warning. But that's OK because he couldn't even muster up a hiss. Now he tells me, "If it doesn't Kill him, it will definitely cure him! MEN! BUT, as you can see from the picture, Cheetah is slowly coming around. He moved enough to poop and eat. SUCCESS

For Colin

2008-05-18T20:30:00.003-05:00

Colin,

Since we last spoke on the phone, I took your advise and took a picture of the Deer that Uncle Kevin got last year with his Bow and Arrow. It should be hanging on a wall down in the basement along with a turkey. Uncle Kevin has a surprise fore you when you get here, besides your very own bow and arrow. You will just have to guess what it could be. No, it is not a lucky rabbit's foot! Cant wait to see you in July!

MEOW

House

2008-05-11T16:14:00.002-05:00

We are getting ready to lay flag stone on the sidewalk and build some flower beds so i thoiught I'd post a Pre picture and post picture. Guess which one this is?LOL

Weekend Project

2008-05-11T15:40:00.004-05:00

I spent last weekend transplanting some of my plants from the little white house to their new home here.

I transplanted a catmint plant that I have had for about 6 years. I bought it for Kitten. I also transplated an Everliving Plant that Juanita broght to me, from her garden, after mom died in 2000. And a couple of Hostas and some Peonies from Kevin's cousin house.

I'd been working all afternoon and Kitten and Bob were out and about, mostly spying on the finches. I finished the planting and then mulching, and I left to put all my tools up. When I got back to admire all my hard work, I found that Kitten had found his long lost Catmint and figured that was his new summer hang out and made his self right at home.

And the winner goes to....

2008-05-11T15:06:00.003-05:00

So for all of you who do not hunt or are not married to a hunter: Turkey Hunting season is OVER!! Kevin took off from work for three weeks to hunt turkey. Of course, Fort Campbell opened up for Turkey Hunting a couple of weeks before Ky so Kevin headed there first. Got a couple of nice Turkey. Delicious. I saved some for when everyone comes to visit! We will have wild game day! UMMM. Anyhow, he has been getting up at 3:45 every morning. Did I mention, he has been getting up EVERY morning at 3:45?? YIKES! Stays out until 10-11-12 O'clock. Comes in, eats, and heads back out until dark. How many turkeys has he bagged here, in Kentucky, on all his acres??? Zilch, nada, none,zero! He invited Timmy from Texas to come in and hunt with him. Timmy is the nephew of Robert Horrigan. They got up each morning at 3:45, went out until 10-11-12 O'clock, came back and ate, napped, then went back out until dark. Again, nada, zilch, zero, none. They invited Timmy's father to come and hunt with them. Mark got here and they went out a couple of times with the same results. They decided they were going to use a Decoy Tom to get a Tom to come in and whoop it! It was hilarious watching these three men get a Tom Decoy ready to place in a field. For 20 minutes they got the height just right, and the fan just right, and they declared they were not coming back with out a turkey and they left, at 2:00, on the final day of Turkey Season. Around 7:30, the might hunters returned; without dignity or pride! So for this year, we will have to call it to the turkeys!! May they live another year to get longer beards and spurs!

Pink Flamingos

2008-04-29T19:13:00.002-05:00

I was sitting on my couch, polishing my toes, when Bob comes runing down the stairs! Scared me to death! She went straight to the office window and got up on her back feet (almost remineded me of a meerkat). Then she would run to another window, then another, holding the same stance. I couldn't figure it out. I asked myself, "Do I really want to know?" And you know what they say, "Curiosity Killed the Cat" Ahhhh, but satisfaction brought him back so.... to the window I went.
Cow Birds everywhere!!! I wanted to have a little fun so, out went Bob. Kitten could care less; old age! Bob crept down the steps and stalked like a lion. But alas, she was not stealthy enough or she was just too anxious. A cowbird squaked and she bolted; up they all went and there she sat; bewildered! Oh well, perhaps I should buy some pink flamingos for her to practice stalking!

Where Have All the Years Gone?

2008-04-23T09:20:00.002-05:00

Tracy Leigh Mullins (Right)

November 7, 1965-April 23, 1984

I can not begin to believe that it has been 24 years that Tracy was taken from us. I find myself thinking more and more about mortality these days. I guess it must be a sign of old age. I miss her and I wonder what she would have become in life; who she would have married and how many kids she would have. Life is not permanent. Cherish every day. Jennifer, you have the poem; why don't you post it on your blog; I would love to read it again.

You Can't Stop the Earth From Moving

2008-04-22T22:00:00.000-05:00

I am one, actually, two up on David and Shannon as of 12:34 AM Monday morning. Let me go back to last Friday. Kevin has been home for the past two weeks Turkey Hunting. This means getting up at 3:30-4:00 and getting his "gear" together to head out into the dark, dark woods; to sit in wait, clucking like a hen to get the Tom's all hot and bothered. Boy, what fun. ANYHOW, I have got used to him waking me up each morning for this ritual. On Friday morning, I am startled by Kevin sitting straight up in bed shouting, "What is that?" I bolt straight up and I am terrified. I can not figure what is going on. Windows are rattling along with all my wine glasses and I swear a giant is shaking the house! We get out of bed and head for the living room, still dazed and confused. Kevin says, "It's and earthquake!" and he heads to the front door. I start yelling at him NOT to open the door; not because I am concerned about his safety or mine but I did not want the kitties to get out and run off because they are scared. By the way, they were NOT scared at all; stupid cats! Anyway, still yelling at him not to open the door and him opening the door saying, "You can't stop the earth from moving", the house stops moving and silence. Very terrifying for me. I truly had NO IDEA what was going on at all. I really was so terrified I couldn't even think. At school everyone was talking about the big 5.4 earthquake that hit. So Tad and I decided to serenade the student body with "I felt the Earth Move Under My Feet" on the WSLE morning News Show. All were entertained! We have had 23 aftershocks, with me feeling only one of them early Monday morning about 12:35; 4.7. Needless to say, I do not like Earthquakes.

What Dog Breed are You? The Dog Breed Personality Quiz by Dogster

2008-04-15T20:24:00.000-05:00

What Dog Breed are You? The Dog Breed Personality Quiz by Dogster

My Breed

2008-04-15T20:12:00.000-05:00

Labrador Retriever
The Caretaker
Your family is what makes you tick, and you never "flea" from an opportunity to hang out with the whole gang. A family picnic complete with hot dogs, deviled eggs and a refreshing swim in the lake is hard for you to stray from. Your sparky temperament and dogged intelligence mean you are not only a blast to hang out with, but great to work with as well. Your close pals appreciate your patience and forgiveness, knowing you'd rather let sleeping dogs lie than dwell on the mishaps of the past. Your dashing good looks may one day lead to a modelling career, if only you can tame the unfortunate clumsiness that sometimes causes you to go flailing from the catwalk. Learn more »
So it is a good match up for me! It is pretty much right on!

How Old?

2008-04-06T19:11:00.000-05:00

This is Kitten. He is 15 years old. His real name is Rusty, named after Nascar racer Rust Wallace. Kitten would whine all the time when he was a itty bitty kitten and as you Nascar Racers know, Rust Wallace would whine after all the races he would lose! HA! Kitten LOVES to laze around. He is looking forward to sleeping with Alonzo and Colin and Greyson and Jorden and Makayla and Sammie and Jennifer and Ashley and Christopher and any warm body that will scratch his ears!

I'm Back

2008-04-06T19:04:00.000-05:00

Sorry you guys, I had a temporary lapse of sanity, (just ask Kevin) and deleted my last blog. But I am back and Spring Break is here what could be better! I have 95 days before everyone is here, enjoying the beauty of Western Kentucky! I am blessed and it took a bout of temporary insanity to help me figure that out! Watch for weekly posts.